Scrounging through some of my books yesterday, came across a few on my reading list. Of course, the one that I picked up was a fat one--Ken Follet's "World Without End." Shortly after starting it, I was reminded of two things: (1) this is probably not the best time to begin a long, heavy-duty, historical novel, and (2) it's really not a good time to be reading a heavy book. Literally. It's pretty silly when picking up a book makes your shoulder talk to you!
But--perhaps I was meant to read a ways into the book for I came across a line that resonated with me: "It was said that pilgrims should not spend too much time planning their journey, for they might learn of so many hazards that they would decide not to go."
Mmmm. My biggest one? Worrying too much about how to pay for college expenses and giving up a full-tuition scholarship after my freshman year. Perhaps a little less "thinking" and a bit more faith in myself would have changed the course of my history. Or not. You can "what if" yourself until the cows come home, but there is no way to know how life may have progressed.
In cleaning some boxes out today I was enjoying the variety of hair styles I've had over the years. Hardly recognized myself in some of those old photos. It's good to have things to laugh at as
life goes on.
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